About:
I am an Archaeology & Biological Anthropology student at Western University, under the supervision of Dr. Andrew Nelson.
My SSHRC-funded MA thesis research developed a systematic methodology for applying traditional methods for creating an osteobiography (age, biological sex & stature estimation) to a digital context using computed tomography (CT) scans. My research was conducted on skeletonized remains, modern cadavers, and mummies (Peruvian & Egyptian). My objective is to conduct ethical research that combats the colonial legacy of archaeology, and produce work that is culturally accurate.
I graduated with High Distinction from my Honours BA at Wilfrid Laurier University, majoring in Archaeology & Heritage Studies, and minoring in Criminology.
During my undergraduate years, I focused my studies on bioarchaeological courses to develop my knowledge and skillset in preparation of graduate studies. I was fortunate to have the invaluable opportunity to participate in fieldwork excavations that allowed me to directly engage with archaeological sites, and an internship which focused on the behind-the-scenes of archaeological research.
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Mummies as Microcosms Research Project — Lima, Peru (current)
Case Manager, Cold Case Society @ Western University (current)
UNB Bioarchaeology Field School, in association with Parks Canada @ The Fortress of Louisbourg (Jul. - Aug. 2022)
Unmarked Graves at Residential Schools GPR Grounds Search (Sept. 2023)
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Dr. Gerald Schaus Intern @ The Canadian Institute in Greece (Sept. - Dec. 2022)
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Canadian Association of Biological Anthropology
American Association for Anatomy
Canadian Archaeological Association
Canadian Institute in Greece
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Anthropological Perspectives of Human Growth, Development and Aging (ANTH 2236A)
Introduction to Archaeology and Biological Anthropology (ANTH 1026G)
Bioarchaeology: Theory & Practice (ANTH 3311G)
Introduction to Biological Anthropology & Archaeology (ANTH 1022A)
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Oschinsky-McKern Award, runner-up (2025)
UWO Social Science Dean’s Entrance Scholarship (2025-2026)
Ontario Graduate Scholarship (2025-2026)
Canadian Graduate Scholarship — Master’s (Social Science and Humanities Research Council — SSHRC) (2024-2025)
Christine Nelson Graduate Award for Research in Archaeology and Bioarchaeology (2024-2025)
Western Graduate Research Scholarship (2023-2025)
Schaus Intern Bursary Recipient (2022)
St. Jerome’s Entrance Scholarship (2016)
St. Jerome’s Student Engagement Scholarship (2016)